UMMU-KULTHUM GEORGE
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SPFET 4B
2021
Introduction
How STRONG is your VOCABULARY?
This lesson focuses on Homophones and how quickly one can get confused with words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Therefore, I have compiled the most confusing homophones that many students struggle with on a daily to explain and differentiate.
This lesson will help you gain knowledge about homophones, show you examples of homophones and also define them.
Grade 10 class, do you think your homophone game is strong? Let's see.
Task
What is a Homophone?
Homophones are the words which have the same pronunciation but are spelled differently and have different meanings. To use a correct homophone at the right place you need to practice it.
Click on this link for an explanation on homophones, if you are still confused.
(57) Blew Blue - A Story about Homophones - Video 1 - YouTube
Here is an example of an Homophone:
Affect/effect:
‘Affect’ is used to indicate influence whereas ‘effect’ is a noun which means to cause or to bring about.
For example:
The herbal medicine affected her as anticipated (not effected)
The medicine has negative side effects (not affects)
Process
Complete the following worksheet.
- Make sure to check the definition on google before filling in the blanks.
- GOOD LUCK
Fill the following blanks with a suitable word below:
Accept
Except
Breaks
Brakes
Affected
Effect
Weather
Whether
Principal
Principles
It was a pleasant ............1............ outside.
..........2............... early or delayed, justice will be done.
I met the .............3............. yesterday and scheduled the meeting.
There are certain .............4............. which are to be kept by everyone.
We ..........5................ hard cash only.
.................6......... his drinking, he does not have any other vices.
The thief ...............7........... opens the door and entered ............8.............. of the bike are beyond repair now.
He was badly .........8................. by the demise of his father.
Let us see if it has positive ............10..............
Evaluation
Please make sure you have completed the activity before looking at the ANSWERS.
Memorandum for worksheet activity.
- Weather
- Whether
- Principal
- Principles
- Accept
- Except
- Breaks
- Brakes
- Affected
- Effect
Conclusion
I hope you students enjoyed this lesson as much as I enjoyed preparing it for you.
- Reflect on the lesson, ask yourself 'can I positively differentiate between homophones.
- Did I understand the lesson Ma'am made?
- Can I think of any other homophones?
If you answered 'NO' to one or more of these questions, you can do research on google, complete tests online and watch videos on YouTube, explaining what Homophones are.
Below are a few links you can click on, if you are still unsure.
Tenth Grade (Grade 10) Homonyms Questions for Tests and Worksheets (helpteaching.com)
practicing_homophones.pdf (schoolspecialty.com)
Examples of Homophones (yourdictionary.com)
16 HOMOPHONES & Past Simple Verbs · engVid
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